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Jubilee Metals Makes Major Strides in Zambian Copper Expansion 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Economy 

Jubilee Metals Makes Major Strides in Zambian Copper Expansion

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Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Copper Growth in Zambia, Eyes 10,000t Boost in 2026 Amid Strategic Asset Expansion Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has announced substantial progress across its copper operations in Zambia, marking a critical milestone in its long-term copper expansion strategy. According to CEO Leon Coetzer, all essential assets are now in place to maintain momentum and drive sustainable growth. Jubilee’s Zambian strategy draws on the company’s extensive processing experience from its South African chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations, which are currently in the final stages of… Read More Here
Barrick Gold Enhances Transparency with Tailings Disclosure Aligned to Global Standards 2 Uncategorized Corporate News Gold International 

Barrick Gold Enhances Transparency with Tailings Disclosure Aligned to Global Standards

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Barrick Gold Reports Full Tailings Storage Disclosure in Line with Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management Barrick Gold Corporation, listed on the NYSE and TSX, has released detailed disclosures of its tailings storage facilities (TSFs) in line with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), reaffirming its commitment to safety, transparency, and environmental responsibility. The disclosures provide site-level data for all relevant TSFs that Barrick owns, operates, or has in the design phase. This initiative underscores the company’s active role in developing the GISTM and its alignment with best… Read More Here
South Africa Hit with 30% U.S. Export Tariffs After Failed Trade Agreement 3 Economy International 

South Africa Hit with 30% U.S. Export Tariffs After Failed Trade Agreement

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U.S. Slaps 30% Tariff on South African Exports Amid Collapsed Trade Talks South Africa is set to face a 30% tariff on its exports to the United States starting next week, following the failure to secure a new trade agreement before a deadline imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The tariffs, formalized in an executive order signed on Thursday, apply to dozens of countries, with rates ranging between 10% and 41%. They will take effect within seven days as part of Trump’s broader effort to reshape global trade terms… Read More Here
DRC Projects 5.3% Economic Growth in 2025 Amid Easing Inflation and Structural Reforms 4 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Projects 5.3% Economic Growth in 2025 Amid Easing Inflation and Structural Reforms

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DRC Forecasts Slower but Steady Growth at 5.3% in 2025, Inflation Falls Sharply from 2024 Levels The economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is projected to grow by 5.3% in 2025, down from an estimated 6.5% in 2024, according to the latest forecasts released by the Central Bank of Congo (BCC). , While this marks a modest slowdown compared to recent years, the extractive industries continue to play a dominant role as the primary engine of national economic expansion. On the inflation front, the DRC is showing encouraging… Read More Here
DRC Court of Auditors Reveals Turnover Underreporting by Mining Companies 5 Mining in DRC 

DRC Court of Auditors Reveals Turnover Underreporting by Mining Companies

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Court of Auditors Uncovers Major Irregularities in Mining Sector’s Community Development Fund Contributions (2018–2023) As part of its 2024 annual work program, the Court of Auditors conducted a comprehensive audit of the management of the mandatory contribution equal to a minimum of 0.3% of turnover for community development projects in the mining sector, covering the period from 2018 to 2023. This compulsory levy, established under Article 258 bis of the Mining Code, requires mining companies in the production phase to allocate at least 0.3% of their turnover toward community development… Read More Here
DRC Launches Crackdown on Illegal Mining Activities in Kolwezi to Protect National Resources 6 Mining in DRC 

DRC Launches Crackdown on Illegal Mining Activities in Kolwezi to Protect National Resources

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DRC’s National Commission Intensifies Fight Against Illegal Mining and Unauthorized Operators in Kolwezi An official mission from the National Commission for the Fight against Mining Fraud (CNLFM) has been deployed in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, to investigate widespread illegal artisanal mining and unauthorized operations by men in uniform and foreigners using heavy machinery on mining company sites. This information was confirmed by local sources in the mining hub on July 31, 2025. According to reports, heavy machinery was found operating illegally within protected areas on the Metalkol site. These discoveries highlight… Read More Here
One Dead, Five Missing After Earthquake Triggers Collapse at Chile’s El Teniente Copper Mine 7 International Copper Mining safety 

One Dead, Five Missing After Earthquake Triggers Collapse at Chile’s El Teniente Copper Mine

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El Teniente Mine Collapse: One Dead, Five Missing After 4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Codelco Site One worker has died and five remain missing following a structural collapse at the Andesita project within Codelco’s El Teniente copper mine, after a 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile on Thursday evening. The mine, located 75 km southeast of Santiago, is the world’s largest underground copper operation. State-owned copper giant Codelco confirmed the death of Paulo Marín Tapia and reported that nine other workers sustained injuries, though none were life-threatening. Rescue efforts have been hampered due… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mining Earns Second Place in Zambia’s 2025 National First Aid Competition 8 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Safety & Health 

Kansanshi Mining Earns Second Place in Zambia’s 2025 National First Aid Competition

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Kansanshi Mining Places Second in Zambia’s 2025 Inter-Company First Aid Competition, Showcasing Safety Excellence Kansanshi Mining PLC secured a commendable second place at the 2025 Zambia Chamber of Mines Inter-Company First Aid Competition, underscoring its steadfast commitment to workplace health and safety. The prestigious event was hosted by Mopani Copper Mines at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe under the theme “First Aid in a Digital World.” A total of 21 companies participated, showcasing advanced life-saving skills and innovative safety practices. Despite the challenge of fielding an entirely new team—per regulations requiring… Read More Here
Global Gold Market at a Crossroads as Investor Demand Surges 9 Gold Economy International 

Global Gold Market at a Crossroads as Investor Demand Surges

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Gold Demand in 2025 Surges from Investors While Central Banks and Jewelry Sector Pull Back The global gold market is undergoing a major transformation. In the first half of 2025, global demand reached 2,400 tonnes, according to the latest report released by the World Gold Council (WGC) on July 31, 2025. While gold continues to attract attention, the drivers of demand are shifting sharply—investor appetite is growing, while central banks and the jewelry sector are losing momentum. Historically one of the main sources of gold demand, central banks are now… Read More Here
DRC Prioritizes Local Entrepreneurs in Economic Strategy During Angola Visit 10 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Prioritizes Local Entrepreneurs in Economic Strategy During Angola Visit

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DRC Champions Local Entrepreneurs as Catalysts for Economic Growth The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is intensifying its efforts to make local entrepreneurs the cornerstone of its national economic strategy. During an official visit to Angola, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister for the Economy, Daniel Mukoko Samba, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to empowering the Congolese private sector as a key player in the country’s development trajectory. “For the DRC, the best way to access the Congolese market is through local entrepreneurs,” said Mukoko Samba… Read More Here

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